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G691 PWT

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,788 mi
Last recorded6,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG691 PWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 6,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 2,431 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 118,467 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 135,613 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 135,613 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 10 Aug 2018 135,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 132,438 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 128,720 miles

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Jun 2014 126,019 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 126,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 122,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 115,033 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 104,684 miles

both rear tyres wearing on insisde edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,583 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 85,869 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2008 85,869 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 85,826 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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G691 PWT is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 130,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G691 PWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 36 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G691 PWT registered?

G691 PWT is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G691 PWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G691 PWT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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